Bligh Government launches new support services for victims of crime
Source: Queensland. Attorney-General . Media Release
"The Queensland Government marked the start of a new era of support for victims of crime with the official launch of Victim Assist Queensland. Attorney-General Cameron Dick said the event represented a significant change in the way assistance was provided to help victims recover from trauma experienced at the hands of criminals. “Victim Assist Queensland shifts the focus from lump-sum payments to the delivery of services, assistance and support to help victims and their families recover as quickly as possible,” Mr Dick said. Queenslanders now have a more accessible system which cuts through the red tape to deliver services sooner.”